Sharon Gerardi

artist & inspirational force behind Gerardi Gems

"Namaste, and welcome to my artistic journey. After traveling North America with my family from 2004 to 2007, we have settled in a wonderful slice of heaven, Ashland Oregon. During my journey I learned a lot from nature and all the wonderful energy it gives. I have a passion to merge natural earth-born elements like gem stones,crystals, and various metals, to create unique hand made one-of-a-kind art pieces. The elements in my art bring healing and grounding properties into our lives."

Sharon Gerardi's artistic career began in the mid 1990's when, as a single mother, she literally had to find a creative way to make financial ends meet. While sharing a bottle with wine around the dining room table with some girlfriends, Sharon noticed that all the wine glasses had lipstick on them and that her friends were attempting to keep their glasses straight by the color of thier lipstick! Sharon realized that she could make something that would attach to the stem of wine glasses that would let her guests be able to tell them apart. She found some marbles and lead-free solder wire that were bumping around her home, and twisted up her first wine charms that she promptly placed on the stem of her guests wine glasses. The result was Stemart, a fun and elegant addition to the stem her girlfriend's wine glass, and yours too!

Over the years since, she has continued to create new artwork in the form of wire-wrapped jewelry, pounded copper pendants and ear rings, suncatchers, and bookmarks. She has also designed table-top Brandy Warmers, Votive Candle Holders, and Wind Chimes that her husband, Paul Gerardi, crafts for Gerardi Gems.

Sharon Gerardi's art is a continual evolution. She develops and creates new ideas constantly, and she loves the co-creation process she has with many Gerardi Gems customers.

Please know that each piece is made with the intent to spread love, peace and joy.

What They're Saying

Paul Gerardi has a soothing voice and songs that speak to the heart and soul. One can't help but grow in human understanding and compassion as you listen and experience the message of his music. --Mindy S.

I dislike having any chemicals on my skin. That's why, for me, Bugshield is such a good alternative to deet. --Paul T.

Sharon was awesome! She showed up early and brought a very warm energy to our ceremony. She gave us the opportunity to write our own vows or choose some that she had written. We picked hers because they were so beautiful. --Kaitlyn L.

I was immediately impressed by the presence and character of his voice, his songs and his guitar playing. Paul lives his music. --Mike D.

Since my very first application of VRS my libido has woken up. I no longer have pain during intimacy, and I have a more heightened sensuality that has increased my femininity and sense of wellbeing. --Sharon G.

From the first time I met Paul I was amazed at how he could capture a moment with a phrase. --James H.

Sharon did a great job and it was nice she coordinated her outfit with the bride's wedding colors. I would highly recommend her. We had several guests comment on the ceremony being great. --Katherine C.

The reason I love the spiral ear rings so much is that not only are they beautiful, but they never fall out of my ear! --Robyn L.

Paul Gerardi is a dedicated singer-songwriter who combines his great mastery of the written word with an uncanny ability to enhance it with melodies that are as suitable as they are unforgettable. --Suz C.

Sharon was super helpful with planning especially since I was planning my wedding cross country. She was very attentive, helped us pick vows that fit us perfectly, and made what could be a very stressful time relaxing and easy!! --Jennifer H.

Mosquitos love me, so I'm always looking for products that work and are nontoxic. At a wedding last summer the Mosquitos started biting. I passed around the Bug Shield. Everyone was relieved and grateful. --Diane B.

Since my very first application of VRS my libido has woken up. My desire and willingness for intimacy has increased exponentially. --Sharon G.

Paul showed us what a true music ministry can bring to a group. His vitality, style, charm, and musical ability inspired people of all ages and backgrounds. --Rev. Bill D.

Sharon was a caring, reliable, wonderful celebrant, who brought a lot of genuine emotion to the ceremony, even caring enough to text me pictures of outfit options for herself for the wedding! She was amazing on the day, receiving many compliments from guests. --Sarah S.